All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

  / 4 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/1

  1912 – Boston Braves MLB franchise owner James Gaffney buys the Allston Golf Club on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston with a plan...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 4 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/30

  1872 – The first international soccer game, as recognized by FIFA, takes place as Scotland and England play to a scoreless...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 4 weeks ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/29

  1890 – Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first football matchup in the historic series.  1934 – The Detroit Lions play...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/28

  1895 – The first auto race in the US is held, going from Chicago to Evanston and back – a span...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 1 month ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/26

  1917 – The NHL forms with franchises in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec. 1960 – The new MLB team in Minnesota...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

  / 1 month ago

  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/25

  1925 – Red Grange makes his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears, but his held to just 36 yards in a...

  By Mike Dywan